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Some cliches, or worn out, overused phrases are:
beyond the shadow of a doubt
easier said than done
hard as a rock
hour of need
face the music
ladder of success
needle in a haystack
tried and true
tired but happy
ripe old age
better late than never
point with pride
on a silver platter
moving experience
It rained cats and dogs
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoSome popular cliches are:
- Thank God it's Friday.
- When it rains it pours.
- A dime a dozen.
- In for a penny, in for a pound.
- A penny saved is a penny earned.
- Curiosity killed the cat.
- Satisfaction brought him back.
- Give him an inch and he takes a mile.
- It's not worth the paper it's written on.
- What goes up must come down.
- A stitch in time saves nine.
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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∙ 14y agoacid test
as luck would have it
better late than never
bitter end
busy as a bee
depths of despair
easier said than done
festive occasion
few and far between
finer things in life
green with envy
last but not least
Mother Nature
needless to say
ripe old age
sadder but wiser
slow but sure
words cannot express
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∙ 8y agoCliches are overused trite expressions, such as:
- Break a leg! (meaning wishing you well)
- They were like two peas in a pod.
- When it rains, it pours.
- A stitch in time saves nine.
- Goodnight, don't let the bedbugs bite!
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∙ 16y agoWhat goes around comes around. Better luck next time.
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∙ 14y agoyou can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it.
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∙ 14y ago"Embarrassed, he turned white as snow."
"The news spread like wildfire."
Basically any expression that is cliche or overused.
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∙ 8y agoAbsence makes the heart grow fonder
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What does reassuring cliches mean?
Reassuring cliches are often given automatically, and consist of patterned responses, or empty, meaningless prhases that express false assumptions. Examples of reaussing cliches are : Everything will be ok. Keep your head held high. Chin up.
What is the plural form of cliche?
The plural of cliche is cliches.
How can an idiom become an cliche?
Cliches are trite expressions that are over-used.
How many cliches are there?
Nobody has ever counted them because new ones are always being made.
Why do people use cliches?
Most people use clishes because they can't think of any other way to say what they want to say. Sometimes people use cliches because they know everyone else will be familiar with the phrase and understand it.
What are some cliches related to a Brazilian girl?
Some cliches related to a Brazilian girl include being tan, stunning, thin, that they speak Spanish, and that they aren't as technologically advanced as other people.
How do you write a clichés sentence?
First, you have to understand what some cliches are, so do your research and look up some examples. Then, pick one of your cliches and just make it into a complete sentence. Click the link for some more information.
What are some famous movie cliches?
There are many movie cliches from many different types of movies. Some of the most famous are "Henchmen are Bad Shots", "Third Person Shooter", and "Jack Bauer Syndrome".
What are cliches and conventions?
explore the cliches and convention in music?please no idea
Cliches for clean as a?
...a whistle
What does Toast to cliches in a dark past mean?
We hold on to cliches at our darkest moments and most aren't really factual. Once you choose to dissect those statements and live in your truth... You toast to leaving cliches in your dark past.
What actors and actresses appeared in Cliches - 2012?
The cast of Cliches - 2012 includes: Lee Jason as Phil Sidney Kean as The Angel
What does reassuring cliches mean?
Reassuring cliches are often given automatically, and consist of patterned responses, or empty, meaningless prhases that express false assumptions. Examples of reaussing cliches are : Everything will be ok. Keep your head held high. Chin up.
Does any one know some non cliches for her hair was golden as?
her hair was quite sufficiently golden her hair was the colour of yellow
How do you keep a story cliche free?
Cliches can be really annoying to read -- it's why they're called cliches, because everybody has heard them over and over again! Read through your story several times, just looking for those pesky cliches -- that's just part of editing. Have your friends or family read through as well, and tell them you want them to look specifically for any cliches you have missed.
What is the plural form of cliche?
The plural of cliche is cliches.
Where did the cliches As smart as a tac come from?
First, get your cliches correct. It's SHARP AS A TACK and that should make it obvious. Tacks are little nails, and they're sharp on one end.
